Hozugawa River, near Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

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  • Photo title: Hozugawa River, near Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
  • Author: Vatchas
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  • Hozugawa River Cruises & x28;保津川下り, Hozugawa Kudari& x29; are sightseeing boat rides down the Hozugawa River from Kameoka to Arashiyama. The cruises utilize traditional style, flat bottomed boats piloted by boatmen who guide the craft with oars and bamboo poles. The boats take about two hours to leisurely make their way down the river and are a relaxing way to see the natural scenery of the largely undeveloped ravine. The river cruises are often combined with a ride on the Sagano Scenic Railway. The Hozugawa River was originally employed to transport logs that were used to build many of Kyoto and Osaka& x27;s famous temples and castles. During the Edo Period the river was cleared of obstructions so that boats carrying grain, firewood and other cargo could safely navigate it. Trains and trucks eventually made river transport obsolete, and operations ceased after several hundred years of use. However, the boats were brought back and eventually became popular as a sightseeing attraction.
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